'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill survived cancer before pneumonia, co-star says
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Key Points:
- Sam Neill, the 78-year-old New Zealand actor famous for "Jurassic Park," died on Monday from pneumonia, shortly after being declared cancer-free from Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
- Neill passed away at St. Vincent's Private Hospital in Sydney, surrounded by family, with his death described as sudden and unexpected.
- Tributes poured in from co-stars and industry figures, including Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman, and Cillian Murphy, highlighting Neill's kindness, talent, and lasting impact.
- Neill had a prolific career with over 150 acting credits, including notable roles in "The Hunt for Red October," "The Piano," "Peaky Blinders," and "The Hunt for the Wilderpeople."
- Born in Northern Ireland and raised in New Zealand, Neill was knighted in 2022 for his significant contributions to film.
